Monthly Archives: June 2013

Chapter House of Lincoln Cathedral

Chapter houses of English cathedrals were usually independent structures used for meetings of the cathedral chapter. The chapter house of Lincoln Cathedral pictured above is a splendid example of early Gothic religious architecture. The house is decagonal (10-sided) and has … Continue reading

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Flying Buttress

A flying buttress is an arch or half-arch transmitting the thrust of a vault or roof from the upper part of a wall to an outer support or buttress.  The outer support or buttress is typically made of masonry or … Continue reading

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